Home Office In The Basement

An office in the basement is a great solution for a home office. It’s fairly easy to add sound dampening to make the office isolated from the rest of the house. Having privacy and a quiet place to work is vital, especially when you’re on an important call or working on a tight deadline.

Basement Home Office

Bedrooms were once a massive priority for a basement finish. The assumption is that more bedrooms would translate to a higher resale value for their home. This is only partially true. Families are smaller now than they were in the past. So, there is less of an emphasis on bedroom space. Instead, the focus is on useable space. A home office is good for one of the areas designated on the original blueprints as a bedroom.

A home office can add value to a home and is not difficult to set up correctly. Sound dampening in the walls and ceiling is essential to minimize sound transfer from the main floor and other basement parts. This is a minimal cost. For a 200-square-foot office, the price would be approximately $500.

Many of our clients also want additional options for data and communication in their home offices. We often add CAT 6 lines and a dedicated phone line for a desk phone. We can also work with you to provide the power outlets you need to make your office setup work.

An Ergonomic Office

Your basement is a blank canvas. There are many ways to set up a new home office to maximize productivity. In addition to increased productivity, ergonomic considerations will help you get the most out of your new office.

Good lighting is vital. We can include LED disk lights on a dimmer switch. This will help you to regulate the light and provide the best lighting for the project you’re working on.

We can also set the office up for whatever furniture configuration you like. Standing desks are becoming much more popular. The problem is a mess of cords hanging off the desk for the computer, internet, phones, etc. This detracts from the aesthetic of your new office. We can include strategically placed power outlets and component tubs to hide most cables. This will give your office a cleaner look. Studies indicate that a clean, well-organized office increases productivity. This is an easy way to keep your office more organized and potentially benefit from increased productivity.